Bidspirit auction | Charles Banks Wilson (1918-2013)

Charles Banks Wilson (1918-2013) - CHARLES BANKS WILSON (1918-2013) RARE 1941 LITHOGRAPH. Charles Banks Wilson (1918-2013) Pawnee Dancers Dressing 1941 This is our second opportunity to offer this rare early lithograph from a very low edition of only 23 total prints. Printed on BFK watermark paper, the work is signed and dated by the artist in pencil below the image lower right and titled lower left. Pawnee Dancers Dressing was exhibited at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and published in Collier's magazine in 1942. This marks only the second appearance of this rare lithograph at auction, or anywhere offered for sale that we can find. According to all four major art auction record databases and entries on the major online bidding platforms only one other has never been up for bid. Images like this that document authentic Native American traditions, ceremonies and culture are important and desirable. Charles Banks Wilson personally bore witness to the events he portrayed in art. Add to this the rarity of this low edition print and it confirms that this image is both rare and desirable. This may be the only opportunity one has to obtain this important print, particularly in this condition. Surprisingly, we have been consigned a second example of this rare impression. The example we sold last year was inscribed 23 as the edition and had less brown tape remains. https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/186143810_charles-banks-wilson-1918-2013-rare-1941 -lithograph. Image measures 14 x 9, sheet is 18 x 12.5 inches. Without proof of exemption, be aware that internet sales tax applies to all Internet transactions and local sales tax may apply to local pick-up transactions. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house. Dimensions Image measures 14 x 9, sheet is 18 x 12.5 inches. Condition Very good condition, the full untrimmed sheet, not laid down, no damage, punctures, tears or repair, brown paper tape remains as shown in the online images. Unframed. Provenance Private collection Overland Park, Kansas.